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Here's what we are considering so far:Hot Springs--Local dealer, didn't meet with hut tub guy, so the pool guy helped us outJetsetter--Had one in store displayed vertical on showroom floor, so unable to sit in itSundance--Local dealer, not pushy, seemed to know product pretty wellDover--Nice fit, seemed like a quality productCamden--Bigger than Dover so more seating options, have not seen one in personJacuzzi--120 miles away, seemed like a good friendly dealer that was not pushy, but he admittedly just started carrying the brand, so he did not really know the product as well as other brands he carriedJ-315--Nice fit, seemed like a quality productJ-325--Bigger than J-315 so more seating options, have not seen one in personArtesian--110 miles away, dealer seemed very friendly, helpful, and really knew her productsIsland Dominica--Seemed like the Island line tubs were a quality product and fit us well, impressed with helix jet idea and features, but did not have that particular model on handSouthseas 743D--(same shell as Dominica, but lesser line without helix jets and other options we may want) very comfortable seating and spacious for small tub, could not tell a difference from Island line
No issue with those brands but two of those dealers are pretty far away. If you do consider a dealer that far away get in writing (now before you go too far) exactly how much they will charge for warranty service (yes, they can charge a travel fee for warranty work and with a 1½ to 2 hr drive I'd pretty much expect one). In fact, ask all 4 if they charge a travel fee for warranty work so you're comparing apples to apples.
I'd automatically deduct the delivery charge. They should include that - especially the local dealers.